Matter of Perspective | Savage City

There’s no such thing as the great outdoors anymore due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and the only reason why the city is slowly opening up is due to economy. It is still not highly advised to go out and venture your way to spend at your own leisure. But you can’t avoid seeing people now that might have made the change in your perspective these past months being in quarantine. The only reason you need to step out is either you run to do your errands and other important priorities or for those who are cautiously need to get out in doing your workout routine that only allows you in your limited time. But of course in those short travels to the store to buy food or a jog around your area for the observant you may find something that is not ‘normal’ to a decent educated individual.

The Commuter | City, Society, & Perspective

There is something about going out just a few minutes to get some air out or do the usual errand walking by the store to buy some food. Then there’s that feeling of ‘cabin fever’ when you travel farther than what you have been used to for the past two months that seemed an eternity, which is a strange thing that I used to take for granted day in and out since it was the normal thing to do. But yesterday was something an anxiety of that different feeling that you don’t want to get out of the house or even try to take the first step out of your comfort zone. It is nauseating at the same time feels like it’s totally different that your body just wants to stay indoors and spend more time recharging in bed. But that’s not going to happen now I travel to go back to Manila for the first time in the past weeks.

The Collective | Priority Needs

It has been more than two months and the easing of the mandatory quarantine doesn’t fit well with most people who has got used to staying indoors. Not all countries have the same protocols but if you’re in Asia most of these restrictions goes beyond what everyone can handle and it shows the difference that the world have the dame experience with this coronavirus pandemic. It’s ironic that the daily routine I have been used to continue to expand in keeping me challenged at the same time finding a workout since exercise is not from everyone’s mindset. Walking around helps but taking a stroll farther from the usual route is something out of the perspective already was a small feat but an accomplishment.

Makati | The Two Cities of Makati

Makati is one of the major cities in Metro Manila. When you mention the name and the first thing on top of your head is the business district and the commercial space that has been there probably even before you were born. It has heritage and history that goes back to the Spaniards taking over the country. These challenging times during the coronavirus pandemic it is currently deserted. But it also gave a little bit of clarity what is Makati as a city would probably surprise you that they are TWO cities within. In other countries like in Australia when you say the City of Adelaide it covers what is defined of that location and in the map the border of greenery surrounding it would easily say that’s downtown. Makati is different the marketing “Make It Makai” is just for the Business District Not the City.

Week in Quarantine | The New Reality

The world we live in has drastically changed since the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 is now pandemic. The news broke the weekend before and most people started scrambling for grocery supplies filling up their stock as most countries has closed borders to curb up the spread of the virus. In the Philippines, it depends on anyone’s perspective but the impact of these changes was quick with LGU (Local Government Units) have set restrictions and asked local non-essential businesses to close out their malls and request people to indoors. Like most people with similar announcements not all have taken this seriously. But it had to happen and as these changes happen the week as you know it is gone.

Human Nature | Don't Panic for Survival

The weekend seems a little bit grim due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) and the Philippine government making announcements last night about locking down Metro Manila from 15 March to 14 April 2020 has been going around social media with different interpretations across the board. This things should be a serious matter now that affects livelihood of many people across the globe as WHO (World Health Organization) has announced that the virus now Pandemic, but follow-up with a clarification that it is a “controlled pandemic” as countries started closing down on foreign visitors. It’s like a scene from a sci-fi horror film but it is true that things are getting worse.

Adelaide Life | Philippine Independence Day

06.12.2018 – When you live in another country and explore their culture you think it’s more about them than the rest of the world. Today, if you are from the Philippines and residing overseas you would probably won’t notice about celebrating Philippine Independence Day that was 120 years ago to this day from 1898. But majority of OFW would find the time to honor this day. Though whenever you can most would still find it to share their respect for their home country. I was aware of this day but I don’t know how to celebrate it. There’s no “How to Celebrate” kind of article if you are outside that country. Several weeks ago after dropping off to take another bus out of Adelaide I found this place...

A Year After | Don Razon 1977-2016

11.25.2017 – It has been exactly one year after Fernando “Don” Razon III passed away on the night of this date. I have not forgotten him even though I missed his homecoming and burial back in Manila I always remember for the way he is a generous funny guy. Though I’m not a close to this very talented individual, he became a good friend over the last years of life. I haven’t had written a proper tribute to his legacy on GeekMatic! last year this was due to personal commitments and the changes in my own life that brought me to this foreign country where Don moved with his family. It was also a difficult time personally that I wasn’t able to say my goodbyes and here’s a tribute to RATEEG.

He Was the Last Laugh to Go... Dolphy. (1928-2012)

07.10.2012 – There where several instances or a chance I have seen Dolphy in public places. He is a very simple loving and humble man who ever lived life to the fullest. He inspired and made everyone forget our daily drama through his craft as an actor. He is indeed the King of Comedy of the Philippines but mostly Dolphy would scoff being addressed as one. His mere presence gives you a clear blue sky filled with a gleaming smile that makes every Filipino proud to be his fan. For all the awards and recognition he has received his statement was that he didn’t make it to the top alone.

In Memoriam: AJ Matela Remembered.

09.09.2011 - Who is AJ Matela? For some who are new in the blogging community he is the proprietor of the former BaklaAko.com site.

The man has lived and breathes his true self as an individual who stands out among his fellow bloggers.

Flamboyant and talented to his close friends and family we will never see another person like AJ.

Born Ariel James Matela is opinionated and fashionably chic on how he brings himself. He doesn’t have fear to say what he doesn’t like out loud. Though I do not personally know the man but he captured everyone’s attention through his blog.

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The Philippine Road Laws is merely JUST a Suggestion.

05.09.2011 - Late afternoon the central business district has been clogged with mind bending stressful traffic. Everyday the local motorists would be dodging each other and make hell for most of everyone heading home or for those about to go to work in their night shifts. The problem is not about running out of roads in the Philippines. Its actually lack of discipline and conjested public utility vehicles. The jeepney is the national vehicle of the country. Its iconic for so long that it got stuck without evolution unlike the Volkswagen Beetle that had a new look recently.

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Roca & Kitchie Good Friends For Life.

09.03.2010 - These days music choices depends on what's popular and trending that you hear on the radio or see it on television. Sometimes it is also through the internet particularly on YouTube as most of the artists who produce music upload their videos nowadays. There are also artists you've been following since, and unexpectedly become part of your life, which brings you to the two people I can say have been friends. It has been more than a year since Kitchie Nadal and Roca Cruz ventured globally starting in Europe, Middle East, and the United States. It's hard to keep track of them if you've become a part of their lives. Mostly with Roca that I hang out and was good company...